Tagged 38S, it may also work for a 38R is you like a shorter length, or even a 40R/S if you have a slim build.

I'm selling only because it doesn't fit as well as it used to. The fabric is unique in my experience: an open weave to keep you cool in the hottest weather, and weighty enough to be remarkably crease-resistant for a linen suit.

- tagged 38S, has been tailored, so check the measurements below
- may also work for a 38R if you like a shorter length or even a 40R/S if you have a slimmer build.
- made in Italy by Saint Andrews
- light brown, somewhere between caramel and milky coffee
- 100% linen
- unique fabric, in my experience (see pics for details)
- 3 buttons, rolling to 2
- notch lapels
- double rear vents
- flap pockets, with ticket pocket
- 4 sleeve buttons, but I got only the bottom 2 working. This is often done on Savile Row, to permit later alterations. What this means for you is that if your arms are longer than mine, your tailor can easily let down the sleeves from the bottom, and just remove one (or both) of the non-working buttons/buttonholes and then add a new working one (or two) below the current working ones, so there isn't an ugly gap between the end of the sleeve and the buttons! Clever boys, these tailors...
- trousers are classically English, with double-forward pleats and side adjusters, and finished with 1.75" turn-ups (cuffs)
- both jacket and trousers have a lightweight lining

I take good care of my clothes, so as you would expect, it remains in good condition with no rips, marks or tears. It is as great today as the day it was bought. Well, apart from needing a quick press, that is! Retail when new would be the usual RLPL many thousands.

UK buyers: contact me for a GBP price; it will be significantly lower due to no currency conversion fees, and more importantly, much cheaper postage.

Q&A

etb: linen is naturally a bit "springy", so it depends how much you pull the material taut when measuring. Having rechecked, in hindsight I probably pulled it overtaut the first time, and the actual measurement is more like 18.5" so I've amended the listing appropriately. I also took the opportunity to recheck all the other measurements, and they're all correct. Thanks!woe: Well, it's nearly June!plei: I will assume that's a compliment. Pharrell, Bean Counter, TRA, Bentech, iand: Thank you very much for the positive comments; greatly appreciated! ice86x: I've haven't a good recent fit pic, as it hasn't really fit me as it should for the past couple of summers. I'll have a trawl back through my archives later and see if I can find one from when it fit a bit better.

Holdfast, sorry to hijack, but am I right in saying you're sourcing this stuff from Bicester? I'm thinking of making a visit on Monday (25 mins by train from Oxford station, too convenient not too) and was wondering what the selection of RLBL suits was like there? Ideally in 36 / 38 chest sizes. I appreciate the help, and wish you luck selling this jacket!